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Excellent thoughts from a veteran in the game. I always share these with my clients which helps lead them to raise significantly more money at the end of the night! Top Ten Biggest Mistakes Made at a Fundraising Auction Event 10. Poor item display and lack of PowerPoint slides or video to spotlight items during the auction. 9. Poor lighting 8. Using no or small print bid numbers 7. Not making adequate announcements during silent auction 6. Starting the live auction too late  5. Not enough or no ringmen (bid spotters) 4. Beginning the live auction after the sit-down dinner is over 3. Insufficient sound system 2. Not using a fund-a-need or doing a fund-a-need incorrectly 1. NOT USING A PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISING AUCTIONEER AND CONSULTANT!!!!!! Reprinted with permission from Mike Grigg Elite Auctions and Fundraising Services Phone: 661-750-2790 https://lnkd.in/gcKskYdH #InAuctions #benefit #Charity #Events #EliteAuctions #Fundraising #MikeGrigg #SilentAuction #TopTen #Top10

Some non profits do an amazing job at hosting spectacular galas. Yet, really struggle to hit record-breaking numbers. So here are 3 simple adjustments to bring in more donations at your next gala: 1️⃣ Don't kill the moment after the video plays. - Let the video play. - Make the “cash call” very simple. - Then drop the mic & get out of the way. 2️⃣ Keep them hungry. - The cash call should probably come before dinner. - People are attentive & more ready to give. - And that’s when you need to “Ask”. 3️⃣ Hire a professional auctioneer. - Celebrity emcees are great… - But an auctioneer can lead the crowd. - They are professionals at getting people to donate. If you overlook these 3 simple adjustments you could be leaving a lot of donations on the table. If you want to learn more about how I can help you craft a record-breaking gala, DM the word “GALA” & I’ll show you how we can help!

24 hours to go until we kick off our Christmas fundraiser event! Wait?! What?! You haven't got your ticket yet?! There's still time but if you can't be there in person, you can still support. Please continue reading to know why we need your help. We recently launched our new three-year strategy. We will continue to work with the elderly in need of home modifications, deep cleaning and renovations so that they can live safely in their home for longer. What's new in our strategic impact goals and why we are running this fundraiser, is because we want to work more with vulnerable people living in what we call in Hong Kong, Subdivided Units (SDUs). Over the last few years, Habitat for Humanity Hong Kong has worked with our local NGO community network to develop and deliver a Minimum Housing Standards Recommendations Report to the Government of the HKSAR to address the substandard living conditions of subdivided units, aiming to ensure safe and adequate housing for all. Beyond the issue of space, there are around 220,000 people in SDUs and many pay rents that are relatively the highest in the city for the space they have. There is a severe lack of maintenance, poor ventilation and lighting, inadequate hygiene, and pests such as rats and cockroaches. Tenants might not have a legal tenancy agreement and many families are discriminated against by landlords or other tenants. Over the next few years, we want to help more people living in these conditions to access a decent and affordable home for themselves and their families. We need your help. Please consider a Christmas pledge on our fundraiser event page - link below OR becoming a monthly donor, OR bidding on the silent auction (until 12pm December 8) OR share this post and help us to spread the word. Thank you! Olivia Wong (She/Her/Hers) Jenny Chang Marie Claire Lim Moore Sandra Leung Dr. William Chen Taylor Brown donald choi Peter Hwang 黃詠祥 Rachael Shek Ngai Ming Yip Stella Abraham Darwin Chen Katherine Rumble Shirley Leung Soline El Hassani Clarence Lee Boorzin Vankadia Habitat for Humanity Hong Kong

🤔Are you struggling to sell property in today's challenging market? Selling at auction could be game changer🎲. Auctions are skyrocketing in popularity 📈. In April 2024, the residential sector saw a 22.4% increase in lots offered and a 23.8% increase 🏘️ in lots sold compared to the same period last year. Auctions can be a powerful tool 💥 for charities, social housing organisations, and private investors with housing stock to sell. In our latest guide, our auctions expert Rebecca Kibby explains how you can maximise your returns at auction: https://loom.ly/X2dSLG0 #auctionexperts #auctionpropertyuk #residentialpropertyauctions #auctiondisposals #auctionlegalpack #propertyinvestment #auctioneers #competitivebidding

Have a gift from the holiday season that you are looking to re-home? Help celebrate SPL’s 40th anniversary and show support for our 40 for 40 conference auction. For SPL’s 40th, we are soliciting 40 donations to be included in our annual conference auction. In the past, auction items have ranged from small jewelry items to vacation rentals. Smaller items will be used in the silent auction, while larger items will be part of our hosted auction. Please visit https://buff.ly/49RWEY7 for your auction donation. Items will be accepted from now until the conference in April, so be thinking about what your auction donation might be! {hashtag|\#|societyofpsychologistsinleadership} {hashtag|\#|conference} {hashtag|\#|leadershippsychology} {hashtag|\#|psychologist} {hashtag|\#|leadership} {hashtag|\#|professionaldevelopment} {hashtag|\#|psychology} {hashtag|\#|donations} {hashtag|\#|psychologistsinleadership}

Boost Your Charity Fundraising with Risk-Free Auction Packages What if your auction items were risk-free? Risk-free auction items, also known as auction packages or consignment items, are a classic fundraising strategy. But where can you find them? Do they cost the fundraiser anything? Imagine having access to a catalog filled with tempting travel packages and luxury experiences that you can auction off for potentially twice their face value. That’s our inventory catalog. Our inventory catalog features items that cost the fundraiser absolutely nothing. If the items don’t sell, they go right back into the pool. If they do sell, you pay a percentage of the cost, and the rest goes to your cause. Enhance your summer fundraising with our risk-free travel packages. With hundreds to choose from, you’ll have access to the most sought-after auction items. Travel packages are a proven favorite, drawing high bids and excitement. Browse our catalog - https://lnkd.in/g8Bg59ne . . . #Fundraising #CharityAuction #TravelPackages #RiskFree #SummerFundraising #NonProfit #AuctionItems #BidToWin #SupportACause 

🔨 How Auction Proceeds Work: 1️⃣ Sell unit 2️⃣ Decide what percentage to give 3️⃣ StorageAuctions.com takes care of the rest For example, a facility donates 20% of auction profits. They sell a unit for $100. Traditionally, they'd collect $90, with $10 going to StorageAuctions.com. In this case, StorageAuctions.com collects $30, and the facility gets $70. So, they only worry about their profits – we handle the rest! 💚 By auctioning on StorageAuctions.com, the facility makes an impact; every unit sold provides a meal to a child. 🍽️💙 #AuctionImpact #StorageAuctions #MakeADifference

Did you know auctions are rising in popularity? In April 2024, the residential sector saw a 22.4% increase in lots offered and a 23.8% increase in lots sold compared to the same period last year. Auctions can offer a fast and effective way to unlock capital. Read our guide to find out more.    

Could auctions be a game changer for your property disposal strategy? 💡 ⁉ I'm often asked by my investor, charity, and social housing clients what's the best way to sell off quantities of residential housing stock 🏚 The current housing market poses a real challenge and many of my clients are struggling to find the most effective way to raise capital through asset disposals quickly 🔜 Have you considered selling at auction? 🔨🏘 Auctions can offer a fast and effective way to unlock capital where a traditional private treaty sale can be fraught with delays in the current climate 💹 If you are thinking about dipping your toe into the world of auctions but are feeling a bit unsure, I've written a guide dispelling some of the popular myths and outlining the benefits ❌✔ I'm always happy to talk about auctions, so please do get in touch if you have any questions 📞 #auctionexperts #auctionpropertyuk #residentialpropertyauctions #auctiondisposals #auctionlegalpack #propertyinvestment #auctioneers #competitivebidding 

If you're a charity, a housing organisation, or a private investor, you might want to take note of our latest guide on selling property at auction. In a challenging housing market, auctions can offer speed and certainty, allowing for quicker sales and better control over terms and timelines